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![Future City Conversations Draft Report
At last, here is the draft of the Future City Conversations – click on the image above to read it. It has been an amazing process with over 100 people involved in the seminars. As ever there was far more material than we could ever fit into the document, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Banners_Layer_001-115x115.jpg "Future City Conversations Report: A Call for Collaboration (now online!)")
Future City Conversations Report: A Call for Collaboration (now online!)
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsFuture City Conversations Draft Report At last, here is the draft of the Future City Conversations – click on the image above to read it. It has been an amazing process with over 100 people involved in the seminars. As ever there was far more material than we could ever fit into the document, [...] -
![On May 21st 2012, Bristol will be seeing the launch of its very own unique currency. Developed in the name of all things local, The Bristol Pound aims to support the independent businesses that give our city both its richness and diversity. The currency will be spent using paper notes and secure mobile phone payments. [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/379401_310946735615175_310933895616459_884105_484043381_n-115x115.jpg "Our City, our Money, our Future: The Bristol Pound")
Our City, our Money, our Future: The Bristol Pound
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No CommentsOn May 21st 2012, Bristol will be seeing the launch of its very own unique currency. Developed in the name of all things local, The Bristol Pound aims to support the independent businesses that give our city both its richness and diversity. The currency will be spent using paper notes and secure mobile phone payments. [...] -
![[ February 23, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Here’s your opportunity to learn more about two local community based initiatives, the Bristol Independents campaign (see www.bristolindependents.co.uk (link)) and the Bristol Pound (www.bristolpound.org (link)). Both projects are aimed at supporting Bristol’s independent businesses.
Come to a presentation on both of these projects from 6.30pm to 8pm on 23 February at the Council House, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cornstreet11-115x115.jpg "Opportunity for businesses to learn more about Bristol Independents and Bristol Pound!")
Opportunity for businesses to learn more about Bristol Independents and Bristol Pound!
Posted on February 11, 2012 | No Comments[ February 23, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Here’s your opportunity to learn more about two local community based initiatives, the Bristol Independents campaign (see www.bristolindependents.co.uk (link)) and the Bristol Pound (www.bristolpound.org (link)). Both projects are aimed at supporting Bristol’s independent businesses. Come to a presentation on both of these projects from 6.30pm to 8pm on 23 February at the Council House, [...] -
![From the Bristol Pound website: (link)
We are inviting anyone and everyone in Bristol to help design the printed money that will be issued and circulated around the city.
There will be four bank notes, £1, £5, £10 and £20, each with an image on both sides, so we will be choosing eight designs in total. Whether [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/notes3-115x115.jpg "Your artwork on the Bristol Pound note!")
Your artwork on the Bristol Pound note!
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Bristol Pound website: (link) We are inviting anyone and everyone in Bristol to help design the printed money that will be issued and circulated around the city. There will be four bank notes, £1, £5, £10 and £20, each with an image on both sides, so we will be choosing eight designs in total. Whether [...] -
![[ January 30, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] From the Bristol Pound facebook (link) site:
Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, BS1 6XN
If you love Bristol and its local businesses, we have very good news for you. This spring will be seeing the launch of the Bristol Pound (£B).
This project is run by volunteers making it a great place to get involved in doing something [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/379401_310946735615175_310933895616459_884105_484043381_n-115x115.jpg "Bristol Pound – Business Engagement Training 30 January")
Bristol Pound – Business Engagement Training 30 January
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No Comments[ January 30, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] From the Bristol Pound facebook (link) site: Venue: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, BS1 6XN If you love Bristol and its local businesses, we have very good news for you. This spring will be seeing the launch of the Bristol Pound (£B). This project is run by volunteers making it a great place to get involved in doing something [...] -
![[ January 24, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] The Bristol Pound: Get involved!
This spring, Bristol will be seeing the launch of its very own unique currency. Developed in the name of all things local, The Bristol Pound aims to support the independent businesses that give our city both its richness and diversity. In these last critical months before we go live, The Bristol [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/home-logo-115x115.png "Our City, our Money, our Future")
Our City, our Money, our Future
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No Comments[ January 24, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] The Bristol Pound: Get involved! This spring, Bristol will be seeing the launch of its very own unique currency. Developed in the name of all things local, The Bristol Pound aims to support the independent businesses that give our city both its richness and diversity. In these last critical months before we go live, The Bristol [...] -
![[ January 21, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] We are writing to invite you to be involved in our 2050 process.
Bristol 2050 is an attempt to use a participatory process, through a series of open public meetings, to plan a sustainable and fair future for our cities inhabitants.
We recognise that this is work that you are already deeply involved in, so we would [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/3557878692_8431e7f00a_z-115x115.jpg "Occupy Bristol 2050 Project invitation!")
Occupy Bristol 2050 Project invitation!
Posted on January 11, 2012 | No Comments[ January 21, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] We are writing to invite you to be involved in our 2050 process. Bristol 2050 is an attempt to use a participatory process, through a series of open public meetings, to plan a sustainable and fair future for our cities inhabitants. We recognise that this is work that you are already deeply involved in, so we would [...] -
![[ January 23, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. January 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. January 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] From the Green Capital website:
Join us for an important series of events, with Professor Herbie Giradet.
Several years ago, a series of World Cafe conversations resulted in the current Green Capital vision. Much progress has been made, but now there is an even greater need for action. With new understanding and recent changes to global systems, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Banners_Layer_010-115x115.jpg "Future City Conversations 23-27th Jan 2012")
Future City Conversations 23-27th Jan 2012
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ January 23, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. January 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. January 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] From the Green Capital website: Join us for an important series of events, with Professor Herbie Giradet. Several years ago, a series of World Cafe conversations resulted in the current Green Capital vision. Much progress has been made, but now there is an even greater need for action. With new understanding and recent changes to global systems, [...] -
![From the Bristol Big Green Week website:
Major Green Festival Announced for Bristol in June 2012
The city of Bristol is to host a world-class festival of sustainability from 9th – 17th June 2012, bringing together leading global experts and thinkers to share ideas and inspiration on developing a green future.
Bristol’s BIG Green Week will include a [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cropped-perosbridge-115x115.jpg "Bristol’s Big Green Week 9th to 17 June 2012!")
Bristol’s Big Green Week 9th to 17 June 2012!
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No CommentsFrom the Bristol Big Green Week website: Major Green Festival Announced for Bristol in June 2012 The city of Bristol is to host a world-class festival of sustainability from 9th – 17th June 2012, bringing together leading global experts and thinkers to share ideas and inspiration on developing a green future. Bristol’s BIG Green Week will include a [...] -
![From the Transition Culture website:
This book seeks to answer the question:
“What would it look like if the best responses to peak oil and climate change came not from committees and Acts of Parliament, but from you and me and the people around us?”
It’s a big question, which is why it requires this relatively big book [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/photo-1-490x274-115x115.jpg "Blog post of the month: the Introduction to the Transition Companion!")
Blog post of the month: the Introduction to the Transition Companion!
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsFrom the Transition Culture website: This book seeks to answer the question: “What would it look like if the best responses to peak oil and climate change came not from committees and Acts of Parliament, but from you and me and the people around us?” It’s a big question, which is why it requires this relatively big book [...] -
![[ November 14, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] at Biology Dept., Lec Th B37
University of Bristol
Monday 14 November 2011 6pm - 7:30pm
Bristol's Big Issues is very lucky to be able to welcome two fascinating groups to talk about money: a fundamental mystery to most of us, but something intimate in our everyday lives.
Ben Dyson, from Positive Money, tackles a fascinating question: Where does [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/topbanner_02-115x95.gif "High Finance and the Bristol Pound")
High Finance and the Bristol Pound
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments[ November 14, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] at Biology Dept., Lec Th B37 University of Bristol Monday 14 November 2011 6pm - 7:30pm Bristol's Big Issues is very lucky to be able to welcome two fascinating groups to talk about money: a fundamental mystery to most of us, but something intimate in our everyday lives. Ben Dyson, from Positive Money, tackles a fascinating question: Where does [...] -
![[ October 26, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] What are the effects of wide income inequality on our society?
Where – Oddfellows Hall, 20 West Park Clifton – off Whiteladies Road, near BBC.
When – 7pm on Weds. 26th October
Speakers – Prof. Richard Wilkinson, co-author of The Spirit Level
Dr. Hugh Annett – Director of Public Health for Bristol
Chair – Sarah Webb.
Entry free on the night [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/logo-1-115x74.jpg "The Big Equality Debate")
The Big Equality Debate
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No Comments[ October 26, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] What are the effects of wide income inequality on our society? Where – Oddfellows Hall, 20 West Park Clifton – off Whiteladies Road, near BBC. When – 7pm on Weds. 26th October Speakers – Prof. Richard Wilkinson, co-author of The Spirit Level Dr. Hugh Annett – Director of Public Health for Bristol Chair – Sarah Webb. Entry free on the night [...]
